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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 380.30 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 380.30 and 251.97 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 380.30 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/380.30 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 380.30 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 95,822.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,822.93/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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